This article is a guide to looking like the always cool Shadowhunters (demon hunters) from Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series. While this is mainly for girls, many of the tips can be adapted for guys too, so hopefully everyone gets something out of this. Enjoy!

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Steps

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Decide who you are like. If you're kind of shy, but fun to be around, creative and a bit of a tomboy, then you're like Clary. If you're boy crazy, sassy, and beautiful but dangerous, then you're an Isabelle. Jace is arrogant, guarded, strong and witty, while Alec is insecure and hard to get to know, but extremely loyal and protective. Figure out which character you're most like and don't worry about the details-it's okay to mix-and-match and be your own Shadowhunter!

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Sort out your wardrobe. Some tips: Any black is great but don't shy away from colour, Shadowhunters are not Goths (and even some Goths wear colors.) Choose one colour that suits your hair colour (or the colour that you are planning to dye it if you wish) and skin tone, such as green for a redheaded girl like Clary or purple for Isabelle's striking pallor and dark hair look. Jace, with his golden eyes and hair and tan skin, wore a lot of blue shirts and jeans, and he always looked fantastic. Also, bear in mind that it's good to have some more quality (IE: expensive) items. You really do get what you pay for. Lastly, try to avoid prints and keep in mind that Shadowhunters typically cover their arms and legs-they have to cover their marks to blend in with the Mundies.

3

Some wardrobe suggestions: A good long coat of velvet or silk is nice in a single colour. Long dresses and skirts, and high heeled boots. For more casual attire, jeans and long sleeved t-shirts (no logos or words unless you're taking ideas from Clary) are fine. It's mentioned that actual Shadowhunting gear consists of tight fitting clothing made of leather, often times black leather. Obviously you don't have to walk around in black leather skinny jeans if you don't want to (though if you do, more power to you) but you can certainly imply the look with regular black skinny jeans and a long-sleeved black top.

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Figure out your hair style. Hair,what is your style? Sometimes a bolder colour suits a quieter girl such as Clary sporting flamey hair and outgoing Isabelle with simple straight black hair, whatever the case make it striking this will especially look good for the paler girls as blond black red and mahogany are offset perfectly with the pale-and-interesting look. Hair cut and texture can be pretty much anything although shadow hunters prefer sleek sharp dos or softer looks, and not much in between.

5

Practice your cocky attitude. Memorise a few lines from the book and use them appropriately, and of course come up with your own as well. Note the difference between the characters' 'voices', subtle though they are. Jace is arrogant, Izzy is obnoxious, Clary is sarcastic and Alec is deadpan.

6

Marks, all Shadowhunters have them. Find a couple of runes on Google Images or use the ones in the Shadowhunters' Codex. Use them discreetly and use a sharpie in black to draw them on if you wish ( don't forget the dangers of ink poisoning). If you're committed, you can get a tattoo, but that opens up a whole new set of things to consider that are best left to other articles.

7

Enroll yourself in a fitness class such as kickboxing or another combat sport. This again will help you feel more confident and at ease with your surroundings; you will also be taking on a more Shadowhunter persona. (Of particular interest: there is a Filipino martial art called Latigo y Daga which literally translates to-and therefore involves-whip and dagger. Which happen to Isabelle's weapons of choice.)

8

Join a group of like minded people who love the Mortal Instruments books and hang around with them. If anyone walks pass mention the Clave or the Rules and quickly look away and 'act natural.'

9

Have fun! Don't take it too seriously or change yourself!

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